Inflammation of the membrane surrounding the lungs is called:
A) bronchitis
B) pleural effusion
C) pneumonitis
D) bursitis
E) pleuritis or pleurisy

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Inflammation of the membrane surrounding the lungs is called pleuritis or pleurisy. Bronchitis is inflammation of the bronchial tubes, pneumonitis is inflammation of the lung tissue, bursitis is inflammation of fluid-filled sacs in the joints, and pleural effusion is an abnormal buildup of fluid in the pleural cavity.

Inflammation of the Membrane Surrounding the Lungs Is Called